Lodge Prospect  No. 900
A.F. and A. Masons of Victoria, Australia
Consecrated 20th October, 1990

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Lodge Prospect is a Masonic Lodge affiliated with the United Grand Lodge of Victoria. Meetings are held at 7:30 p.m. on the third Thursday of each month except January.

We meet at the Kew Masonic Centre, Strathalbyn Street, East Kew, 3102.

Visitors and prospective members are always welcome.

Year 2007 - 2008 officers:

W.M.               W Bro. F. A. De Lutiis
 S.W.                W. Bro. R. Couzin-Wood
J.W.                  V.W. Bro. C. Mott
Secretary         W.Bro. B. Balderstone  

Please direct enquiries to the Secretary.  Phone 9563 5713

Alan Downie from Guide Dogs Victoria, accompanied by his Guide Dog Declan, spoke in the South at our May 2008 meeting.

Three brethren in full dress army uniform complete with swords, an award winning piper and a bugler did a spectacular version of the Vacant Chair Ceremony at our April 2008 meeting for ANZAC Day. Sen Constable Brett Phillips and Jason Thomas of the Booroondara Foundation told us about their project to take young people at risk down the Kokoda Track.

Right Worshipful Brother Fergus Black Past Deputy Grand Master Gave a fascinating talk on the Third Degree at our March meeting.
A posse of  Past Deputy Grand Masters - RWBros. Fergus Black and Ray South

WBro. Jim Coffey, Master of Lodge Concentration, his officers and brethren paid us an official visit in February to hear VW. Bro. Bernard Henry PGIWkgs give an informative and interesting talk on Charity and Benevolence that was well received by the members.

We heard a talk on alcohol and drug addiction by Dr. Nina Bruni at our December Christmas Dinner with the Ladies in the South.

Brethren and Ladies attending our November Ladies in the South saw a sneak preview of Bro. Philip Rainford's film MASK OF DECEPTION.  It will be in the cinemas and on tv soon.

In October WBro. Francesco De Lutiis was Installed as Master by VWBro Peter Henshall, Grand Treasurer. 

Francesco in regalia
In the South
W. Bro. De Lutiis
with SD Bro Rainford and JD W. Bro Doyle
VWBro. Peter Henshall, Grand Treasurer, W. Bro. De Lutiis
and W. Bro. Cunningham, Chaplain

LODGE PROSPECT 900 2007/08 PROGRAM
MONTH MEETING SOUTH/SOCIAL CONTACT
Nov 15th

Lodge Meeting

Open and Close
Social – Ladies in South
Sneak Preview of MASK OF DECPTION Bro. Philip Rainford's documetary film.
W. Bro Bob Balderstone or W. Bro. Francesco De Lutiis to book

Dec 20th

Lodge Meeting

Open and Close
Social – Ladies in South Christmas Party
Guest Speaker Dr. Nina Bruni on drug and alcohol abuse
W. Bro Bob Balderstone or W. Bro. Francesco De Lutiis to book
Jan NO MEETING    
Feb 9th
Social Social Yarra river cruise - come to either or both W. Bro Bob Balderstone
Feb  21st

Lodge Meeting

Official visit from Lodge Concentration
 Guest speaker - details to be announced
 W. Bro Bob Balderstone
Mar 15th
Social Social Yarra river cruise - come to either or both W. Bro Bob Balderstone

Mar 20th

Lodge Meeting


 Guest speaker - RW Bro Fergus Black on the 3rd Degree
  W. Bro Bob Balderstone
Apr  17th

Lodge Meeting


Ceremony of the Vacant Chair/ANZAC Day
Guest Speaker -Jason Thomas on Foundation Boroondara's Kokoda Trail project for young people from disadvantaged backgrounds
 Bro. Philip Rainford and the Lodge Prospect military team
May 15th

Lodge Meeting

 Guest speaker from Guide Dog's Association
 W. Bro Bob Balderstone

June 19th

Lodge Meeting


Guest Speaker WBro Issak Presser W. Bro Bob Balderstone
July 17th Lodge Meeting LIVE FIRST DEGREE
W. Bro Bob Balderstone
Aug 21st

Lodge Meeting

details to be announced W. Bro Bob Balderstone

Sept 18th

Lodge Meeting

Full Open and Close

Obligation of New Master
Master's last night  W. Bro Bob Balderstone
October 16th

Lodge Meeting

Installation
Lodge tyles at 6:30 pm
Installation Dinner
 W. Bro Bob Balderstone

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